Senior Associate, Technology Strategy & Transformation, Consulting

PwC - Global; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Associate in Technology Strategy to provide strategic insights and guidance to clients. This role involves analyzing market trends, optimizing operations, and developing technology investment strategies. You'll collaborate with stakeholders to align technology with business objectives, driving innovation and competitive advantage. Join a dynamic team of problem solvers dedicated to delivering high-quality client service and operational efficiency, while enjoying a supportive environment that fosters professional growth and well-being. If you are passionate about leveraging technology for business success, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation Package

Inclusive Benefits

Flexibility Programs

Continuous Development Environment

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in consulting or industry roles.
• Strong communication and analytical skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop transformative strategies for clients navigating digital disruption.
• Lead discussions with technology and business decision makers.

Skills

Strategic Guidance

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Agile Methodologies

Technical Solutions Communication

Leadership

Cloud Solutions (SaaS, IaaS, PaaS)

IT Applications and Infrastructure Knowledge

Technology Trends Awareness

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Technical Background or Business

MBA

Tools

Scrum Master Certification

PMP Certification

ITIL Certification

TOGAF Certification

Job description

Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Technology Strategy

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in strategy consulting focus on providing strategic guidance and insights to organisations. They analyse market trends, assess business performance, and develop recommendations to help clients achieve their goals. These individuals work closely with clients to identify opportunities for growth, optimise operations, and enhance overall business performance.

In technology strategy at PwC, you will specialise in developing and implementing strategic plans to leverage technology for business growth and innovation. You will analyse market trends, assess organisational needs, and provide guidance on technology investments and initiatives. Working in this area, you will collaborate with stakeholders to align technology strategies with overall business objectives to increase utilisation of technology resources, driving competitive advantage.

Meaningful work you’ll be part of

As a Senior Associate, Technology Strategy, Consulting, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve business issues, deliver high quality client service and operational efficiency. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Developing transformative strategies to help clients navigate through digital disruption and reimagine their business for tomorrow.
• Supporting the delivery of business led technology enabled transformation programs that places the users at the center, using agile design, development and implementation methodologies.
• Leading and contributing to discussions with technology and business decision makers.
• Ability to help others think critically and share complex technical solutions to non-technical audiences both orally and in writing.
• Collaborating and contributing both as a team member and as a team leader, including providing coaching, feedback and guidance on work performance.
• Prioritizing and handling multiple tasks, including researching and analyzing pertinent client, industry, and technical matters and utilizing problem-solving skills.

Experiences and skills you’ll use to solve

• An interest in upskilling for a digital world and technology trends, an openness to learning new tools and adapting how you work.
• 3+ years of relevant experience, either from consulting & professional services or in an industry role.
• Bachelor’s degree in technical background or business (computer science is ideal). MBA would be an advantage.
• Strong communication, presentation and writing skills.
• Understanding around the end-to-end value chain of IT applications and infrastructure, including relevant cloud solution offerings e.g. SaaS, IaaS and PaaS.
• Experience advising on or developing product roadmaps, blueprints and implementation roadmaps that align technology investments with critical business priorities.
• Experience conducting maturity or needs assessments, identifying and prioritizing opportunities/projects, developing roadmaps and estimates, and building consensus.
• Experience advising on and/or developing technology and IT operating models, including governance models and processes.
• Knowledge of architecture, design and development of enterprise technology solutions, including information management, infrastructure and applications.
• An understanding of agile software development and implementation processes and tools.
• Scrum Master (and other agile certifications), PMP, ITIL, TOGAF, and other related technology certifications would be an asset.
• When applying to a Quebec based opportunity, fluency in French is required. Outside of Quebec, fluency in French is an asset.

Why you’ll love PwC

We’re inspiring and empowering our people to change the world. Powered by the latest technology, you’ll be a part of diverse teams helping public and private clients build trust and deliver sustained outcomes. This meaningful work, and our continuous development environment, will take your career to the next level. We reward your impact, and support your wellbeing, through a competitive compensation package, inclusive benefits and flexibility programs that will help you thrive in work and life.

PwC Canada acknowledges that we work and live across Turtle Island, on the land that is now known as Canada, which are the lands of the ancestral, treaty and unceded territories of the First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples. We recognize the systemic racism, colonialism and oppression that Indigenous Peoples have experienced and still go through, and we commit to allyship and solidarity.